my favorite & it's easy Ratatouille Recipe

Usually served as a side dish, it can be used as an appetizer with toasts or crackers, a topping for pasta or rice for a hearty vegetarian main dish. Simmer fish filets in ratatouille for a Provençal Fish Stew.

2. Heat oil in a large, heavy pan over high heat. Add bell peppers, pressing down and turning until both sides are charred. Remove peppers, repeat with eggplant. After eggplant is charred, add onion, cook together for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Return peppers to the pan and mix well. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-30 minutes until vegetables are soft.

3. Tastes best when made ahead; refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Serve warm or at room temperature.